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russiankid · 04-07-2011, 04:50 PM

Decided to start a build thread for this thing. It is a 1992 Ford Ranger, 4x4, 5-speed, 4-cylinder. After some research it is rare to have a 4x4 5-speed 4-cylinder. I bought this truck as the first vehicle I payed for in full myself. It was going to be a beater at first, but the table has turned and now it is more of a slow project.

So far I've been doing a lot of maintenance things along with small upgrades here and there. Definitely watching what I spend on it, thus nothing cool is happening yet.

So far I've done all fluid changes, cooling system hoses, water pump, timing belt, fuel system, and a tune up.

Plan for it is to drive it into the summer and enjoy the 4x4, right now I am torn between doing a 302 V8 swap or a 4.0L V6 swap. The V6 will be 10x easier, but the 302 would be worth it. So closer to summer time I will make up my mind.

Only problem I've encountered so far is a broken upper spring mount. They're known to rust, and I guess hopping through fields pays its price.

When I first got it.

Notice the front sags?

Here's the culprit

All good now.

Threw in some Autometer gauges into it today. Had these laying around for years so why not, the stock gauges suck anyway. The trans temp is actually engine temp.

They are crooked for a reason, they point towards the driver.

Oh and finally, the 4x4 does get a work out.

And it gets used like a truck...

boostedfury · 04-07-2011, 04:59 PM

Love it dude def have her all mudded up and dirty for sonic!

AutobahnRacer · 04-07-2011, 05:03 PM

Finally I get to see it lol you were telling me about it a month ago at work. IIIIIIIIIIII like it!

russiankid · 04-07-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boostedfury

Love it dude def have her all mudded up and dirty for sonic!

Haha thanks man! I'll make sure to get it muddy as hell for the meet.

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Originally Posted by AutobahnRacer

Finally I get to see it lol you were telling me about it a month ago at work. IIIIIIIIIIII like it!

thanks! Big difference from the BMW but I will not disappoint.

phate1229 · 04-07-2011, 05:07 PM

I want to see this thing turboed by the end of the fiscal year

russiankid · 04-07-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by phate1229

I want to see this thing turboed by the end of the fiscal year

I don't think this thing will see any boost...with the mud I put it through I don't want to have expensive **** breaking...

phate1229 · 04-07-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by russiankid

I don't think this thing will see any boost...with the mud I put it through I don't want to have expensive **** breaking...

ghettocharge that ****.

russiankid · 04-07-2011, 05:16 PM

I am bringing it up to main campus in August, and I need it to be reliable as I may be making a purchase in the summer that will require a truck for transportation.

russiankid · 04-14-2011, 06:29 PM

Painted the wheels today. Got tired of the silver with a splash of rust.

Slevin · 04-14-2011, 07:34 PM

love it

Bates · 04-14-2011, 07:50 PM

Now that was some off roading! I love the Ranger man.

Honest_Bob · 04-14-2011, 08:17 PM

I love these things. Unkillable!

WolfsFang · 04-14-2011, 09:47 PM

do the V8!! friend has the same year with a V8 swapped and its nasty

russiankid · 04-15-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Slevin

love it

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Bates

Now that was some off roading! I love the Ranger man.

Thanks! Trying to be different.

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Originally Posted by Honest_Bob

I love these things. Unkillable!

I am really surprised at the durability and simplicity of this thing.

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Originally Posted by WolfsFang

do the V8!! friend has the same year with a V8 swapped and its nasty

I want to get it lifted first, so we will see how the funds are after that.

DelayedZ · 04-15-2011, 10:32 AM

When i had my Z, I looked everywhere for this setup, haha, I wanted it to be my DD while the Z was being tore down (got rid of the Z instead so it changed everything). What I'm saying is I'm jealous, haha.

grimm · 04-15-2011, 10:38 AM

looks good, i love rangers.

OMGz Turbo · 04-15-2011, 10:57 AM

Bro my first vehicle was a 1995 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 4x4....Few members on here can tell you it was a snow drift monster. LOL Loved being in 4HI sideways around 45-50mph hahaha

I miss that damn truck to this day, good luck with yours

twastheglow · 04-15-2011, 11:24 AM

Hey Sam. Those black wheels look 10x better.

russiankid · 04-15-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DelayedZ

When i had my Z, I looked everywhere for this setup, haha, I wanted it to be my DD while the Z was being tore down (got rid of the Z instead so it changed everything). What I'm saying is I'm jealous, haha.

Haha, my buddy wasn't using it so he said I could have it for $500...I was like sold!

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Originally Posted by grimm

looks good, i love rangers.

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

Bro my first vehicle was a 1995 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 4x4....Few members on here can tell you it was a snow drift monster. LOL Loved being in 4HI sideways around 45-50mph hahaha

I miss that damn truck to this day, good luck with yours

Thanks. This thing in 4x4, in the mud, doesn't spin out at all. It slides like no other and so easy to control.

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Originally Posted by twastheglow

Hey Sam. Those black wheels look 10x better.

Thanks! I didn't think they would make such a drastic change to the appearance of the truck.

russiankid · 04-26-2011, 02:45 PM

Got bored today, and since it is nice outside, I ended up washing it and cleaning up the paint some.

04-07-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Russiankid's 1992 Ford Ranger - Comes to an end, for sale! Decided to start a build thread for this thing. It is a 1992 Ford Ranger, 4x4, 5-speed, 4-cylinder. After some research it is rare to have a 4x4 5-speed 4-cylinder. I bought this truck as the first vehicle I payed for in full myself. It was going to be a beater at first, but the table has turned and now it is more of a slow project. So far I've been doing a lot of maintenance things along with small upgrades here and there. Definitely watching what I spend on it, thus nothing cool is happening yet. So far I've done all fluid changes, cooling system hoses, water pump, timing belt, fuel system, and a tune up. Plan for it is to drive it into the summer and enjoy the 4x4, right now I am torn between doing a 302 V8 swap or a 4.0L V6 swap. The V6 will be 10x easier, but the 302 would be worth it. So closer to summer time I will make up my mind. Only problem I've encountered so far is a broken upper spring mount. They're known to rust, and I guess hopping through fields pays its price. When I first got it. Notice the front sags? Here's the culprit All good now. Threw in some Autometer gauges into it today. Had these laying around for years so why not, the stock gauges suck anyway. The trans temp is actually engine temp. They are crooked for a reason, they point towards the driver. Oh and finally, the 4x4 does get a work out. And it gets used like a truck... Last edited by russiankid; 04-07-2011 at 04:54 PM.

04-07-2011, 04:59 PM	#2
boostedfury Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Secane, PA Member #1389 My Ride: 99 Z51 Corvette & 2003 Explorer XLT iTrader: (2)	Love it dude def have her all mudded up and dirty for sonic! __________________ Dante's 2005 SRT 4 New Best: 13.10 @110.84mph-11/21/09 ATCO Best Trap: 115.07 mph-11/6/09 Cecil To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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DelayedZ Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wenonah, NJ Member #2999 My Ride: 2016 Scion FR-S (Halo White) iTrader: (0)	When i had my Z, I looked everywhere for this setup, haha, I wanted it to be my DD while the Z was being tore down (got rid of the Z instead so it changed everything). What I'm saying is I'm jealous, haha. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ; 2003 SS 350Z Track (Sold)

04-15-2011, 10:38 AM	#16
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04-07-2011, 05:03 PM	#3
AutobahnRacer Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: TriState, PA Member #2056 iTrader: (3)	Finally I get to see it lol you were telling me about it a month ago at work. IIIIIIIIIIII like it!

04-07-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	I am bringing it up to main campus in August, and I need it to be reliable as I may be making a purchase in the summer that will require a truck for transportation.

04-14-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Painted the wheels today. Got tired of the silver with a splash of rust.

04-14-2011, 07:34 PM	#10
Slevin Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Member #19794 iTrader: (2)	love it

04-14-2011, 07:50 PM	#11
Bates Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Member #16741 My Ride: 2012 Nissan Juke & 1987 Nissan 300ZX GLL iTrader: (0)	Now that was some off roading! I love the Ranger man.

04-15-2011, 10:57 AM	#17
OMGz Turbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ltown Member #3108 My Ride: 01' WS6..That whistles...01' Explorer 5.slow iTrader: (0)	Bro my first vehicle was a 1995 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 4x4....Few members on here can tell you it was a snow drift monster. LOL Loved being in 4HI sideways around 45-50mph hahaha I miss that damn truck to this day, good luck with yours __________________ loading HATERS.....99% ████████████████] NO ONE CARES ABOUT BEING TTT APPROVED

04-26-2011, 02:45 PM	#20
russiankid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lincoln University PA Member #7769 My Ride: 2012 Scion tC iTrader: (0)	Got bored today, and since it is nice outside, I ended up washing it and cleaning up the paint some.